/ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nul·lify

BrE /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

NAmE /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

(formal)

~ sth

to make sth such as an agreement or order lose its legal force

SYN invalidate

Judges were unwilling to nullify government decisions.

~ sth

to make sth lose its effect or power

SYN negate

An unhealthy diet will nullify the effects of training.